Eddieb's DR build thread.

[Box'a'bits]

I bought a hand pump at the local motorcycle dealer. But when I opened the packaging and read the instructions and specs, it states that it is rated up to 16psi. Now the tight fisted wnkers won't take it back because it has been opened.

Before you take it back re read the outside packaging. Was it a tyre pump or for suspension. If a tyre pump then, yes, consumer gtees act should see you right.

[5150]

Before you take it back re read the outside packaging. Was it a tyre pump or for suspension. If a tyre pump then, yes, consumer gtees act should see you right.

Definately rating UP TO 16 Psi. It was sold to me at the motorcycle shop and I explained prior what I wanted and why. Nothing on the outside of packaging, not untill you tear open the thing and there are instructions inside. The funny thing is that there is a pressure gauge attached to the pump and reads up to something like 40psi. Yet the packaging states it is only rated to 16PsI. Just curious to know what happens if I keep pumping past the 16PSI............

[NordieBoy]

Just curious to know what happens if I keep pumping past the 16PSI............

17psi maybe?

You could fart more than 16psi...

[warewolf]

Definately rating UP TO 16 Psi. It was sold to me at the motorcycle shop and I explained prior what I wanted and why. Nothing on the outside of packaging, not untill you tear open the thing and there are instructions inside.

They're fools if they don't backpedal on this one.

They could possibly refuse to take it back on legal grounds... and you could refuse to keep quiet about who the shonky bastards are.

[Woodman]

They should just take it back, its just not worth the fight.

On the bright side, 16psi is better than no psi.

[Crim]

Just curious to know what happens if I keep pumping past the 16PSI............

17psi maybe?

With maths like that, Fran, I reckon you could work at Stats

[Eddieb]

I shoehorned a 140 section E-09 onto the DR this weekend, check out that bad boy!

Also I filed down the lip on the FCR carb and fitted the airbox adapter, i think it's ready to fit now.

[NordieBoy]

I run a 120 section Shinko 705. Felt like it pushed through the gravel well. Reluctant to run a wider one even if it's mainly sykologikul.

[bart]

I find narrow is better, as they dig through the gravel, instead of floating on top. Narrow tyres wear pathetically fast though. I've been running 110's.

[gav24]

Hey, saw the DR outside wellington M/C's yesterday.
Looking good with that rear tyre on! (would be good on the beach - hint hint!)
Didnt notice if the carb was fitted or not...?
Looks good though

[Eddieb]

Hey, saw the DR outside wellington M/C's yesterday.
Looking good with that rear tyre on! (would be good on the beach - hint hint!)
Didnt notice if the carb was fitted or not...?
Looks good though

Beach racing is tempting one day but I might be heading North that weekend.

The carb isn't fitted yet, I didn't want to start on it before the Naki ride in case I couldn't get it sorted in time.

She got shiny new front brake pads last night too.

[Eddieb]

I went into the Suzuki dealer today to price up a few bits after the weekends escapades on the Naki Nutters Ride.

Handlebar riser bolt - no info as Suzuki apparently don't have any in stock
Handlebars - $234, ouch
Left rear indicator - $134, ouch!

Phil, What model are those Yamaha indicators off? I want to get some of them. Even if I only do the rear end at this stage.

I might have to surf Trade me for some suitable 22mm bars.

[NordieBoy]

Got some original bar mount bolts here.

I made some longer ones. Bung a bolt in a drill and hold it up to the grinder...

[Crim]

Left rear indicator - $134, ouch!

Saw these in SCA t'other day

http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/onli...08#Description

Be cheaper to get two and then replace cheaply as and when needed

[Crim]

why didn't you use your wolfman luggage in the weekend, mate?